Smartboards are a brand name that has become synonymous with IWBs. Smartboards come with the Smart Notebook Software that can be placed on the teacher machine. It is a combination of the IWB and the SmartBoard software that teachers enjoy. Smartboards also have a variety of additional tools to add including; Senteo Classroom response systems (Clickers), Document Cameras, and portable stylus tablets.
Promethan is the manufacturer of the Activeboard type of IWBs. Activeboards are very similar to Smartboards and have some of the same software features. Promethean boards come with a stylus to be used with the IWB.
Mimio
The Mimio system transforms any whiteboard into an IWB. A Mimio can be suction cupped or permanently attached to a whiteboard. The Mimio system has some of the basic software features that SmartBoards and Activeboards has. Mimio requires users to use a stylus pen.
Presenter: Bethany Smith
Room: Poe 417
Description: There are several different types of IWBs, from SmartBoards, to Promethean Boards, to Mimios. The product type does not matter, how you use it in your class does matter. In this session we will cover some of the basics of IWBs, but primarily focus on effective use in the classroom.
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Types of IWBs:
SmartBoards http://smarttech.com/
Smartboards are a brand name that has become synonymous with IWBs. Smartboards come with the Smart Notebook Software that can be placed on the teacher machine. It is a combination of the IWB and the SmartBoard software that teachers enjoy. Smartboards also have a variety of additional tools to add including; Senteo Classroom response systems (Clickers), Document Cameras, and portable stylus tablets.Activeboards or Promethean Boards http://www.prometheanworld.com/
Promethan is the manufacturer of the Activeboard type of IWBs. Activeboards are very similar to Smartboards and have some of the same software features. Promethean boards come with a stylus to be used with the IWB.Mimio
The Mimio system transforms any whiteboard into an IWB. A Mimio can be suction cupped or permanently attached to a whiteboard. The Mimio system has some of the basic software features that SmartBoards and Activeboards has. Mimio requires users to use a stylus pen.IWB Basics:
IWB Tools & Tricks:
Example Lesson:
The Structure of a LeafInteractive Websites to use with IWBs
Shodor InteractivateNational Library of Manipulatives
The Virtual Body
Dynamic Periodic Table
Cells Alive
Magnetic Poetry
Design a historical period home
Flash Jeopardy Review Game
Online Resources for Teaching with IWBs
Smart Classroom Resources
Thumann SmartBoard Resources
Thumann ActiveBoard Resources
Thinking Machine
Smartboard Revolution NING